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At this time, consumers are not likely to experience any sudden spike in beef prices brought on by mid-February snowstorms. The beef industry itself will be weathering the consequences, said Oklahoma State University experts.

LAWSUITS 9500 Land LLC vs. Reeter Oilfield Services LLC for $28,097.69 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Discover Bank vs. Mark S. Curtis for $10,577.28 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Statement from the City of El Reno  

El Reno experienced one of its coldest, if not record-setting, periods of winter weather last week as a wave of Siberian air brought sub-zero temperatures and double-digit snowfall totals.

With the 2013 combined purpose bond used to construct Calumet’s new secondary and elementary school sites coming off the books in 2022, Superintendent Brandon Voss hopes residents will vote to continue the gains made by the district in the past decade.

Canadian County has a reported 86 deaths from the COVID-19 virus as of Feb. 17, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. There have been 15,447 cases of the virus in Canadian County as of Feb. 17, an overnight jump of 70 cases as well as two new deaths.

A jury trial is set for a former Yukon teacher who faces up to 25 years in prison for allegedly raping and assaulting a teenager. Robert Brian Davis, 42, faces felony charges of sexual battery and rape by instrumentation in Canadian County District Court.

Kelly Beck retained his seat on the Canadian County Fair Board, defeating challenger Rick Cacini 32-0. Cacini had actually withdrawn from the race before ballots were cast. The election was held Saturday at the Educational Building at the Canadian County Fairgrounds.

MUNICIPAL COURT Willi Kiryakakis, Enid, speeding, $165. Trey Medicine Bear, El Reno, improper turn, $195. Mark William Johnson, Yukon, speeding, $165. Jesus Porras Jr., Lookeba, negligent driving, $245. Emily Nichole Meeks, Kingfisher, speeding, $175.

Emergency personnel in El Reno were caught off guard just like everyone else when power was cut as part of an effort to conserve energy. And the unexpected power interruption created a domino effect that lasted well into the week.